1. Which of the following sports is played in a velodrome ?

Cycling

Fencing

Boxing

Wrestling

Answer: Cycling

Explanation:

The velodrome is the home of track cycling, where the speedsters of the sport fly around at up to 60mph. It hosts a variety of events - the individual pursuit, the points race, the madison and the keirin among others.


2. The helmet of the wicket keeper is kept on the ground and the ball that the batsman strikes hits the helmet. How many penalty runs are given to the batting team for this occurrence ?

4

2

6

5

Answer: 5

Explanation:

As per the rules: Five penalty runs are awarded to the batting team (or to the batsman in some cases) if: The ball strikes a fielder's helmet when it is on the field but not being worn. A fielder willfully fields the ball other than with his person (for example, using a cap or other item of clothing).


3. The world body Governing of which sport has introduced a new game format called ‘Triples’ ?

Table Tennis

Tennis

Badminton

Squash

Answer: Badminton

Explanation:

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has launched two new formats of badminton games namely, AirBadminton and Triples. In contrast to traditional competitive badminton which is an indoor game the Air badminton is an outdoor game.


4. Paan Singh Tomar, who was a seven time national champion, was associated with which of the following sports ?

Hockey

Swimming

Shot Put

Steeplechase

Answer: Steeplechase

Explanation:

The story of Paan Singh Tomar, an Indian athlete and seven-time national steeplechase champion who becomes one of the most feared dacoits in Chambal Valley after his retirement.


5. Scissor Cup is associated with which sports ?

Badminton

Cricket

Hockey

Football

Answer: Football

Explanation:

The Scissor Cup is related to football.


6. Special Olympics, held every ________ years, is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of their ability or disability ?

five

two

three

four

Answer: two

Explanation:

Special Olympics, held every two years, is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of their ability or disability.Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of their ability or disability. The Special Olympics are held every two years and alternates between summer and winter.


7. Asian Games, also named as Asiad, is a multi sport event held every _________ years among athletes from all over Asia ?

six

four

five

three

Answer: four

Explanation:

The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are described as the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.


8. The Maharaja of _____ was the first Indian cricketer to serve as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ?

Rewa

Vizianagaram

Baroda

Mysore

Answer: Vizianagaram

Explanation:

The Maharaja of Vizianagaram was the first Indian cricketer to serve as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).


9. Fondly called the ‘Haryana Hurricane’, _____ made his test debut in the year 1978. ?

Sunil Gavaskar

Ravi Shastri

Dilip Vengsarkar

Kapil Dev

Answer: Kapil Dev

Explanation:

Kapil Dev belongs from Haryana so he is called Haryana Hurricane. He is a former Indian cricket Team Captain and a widely known one of the greatest All Rounders world cricket has ever witnessed. and Indian team won the 1983 World cup under his captaincy.


10. Which Indian cricketer has scored the most number of runs in a single World Cup ?

Kapil Dev

Rohit Sharma

Rahul Dravid

Sachin Tendulkar

Answer: Sachin Tendulkar

Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most number of runs in a single World Cup.